4 flights to Vietnam because of her passion for... cuisine
Having been to Vietnam 3 times before, Fiona Wang - a famous Australian female vlogger - has just had her 4th trip and continues to choose Hanoi as her familiar destination. In this comeback, Fiona constantly shares her experience through a series of posts on her personal page Instagram, spreading the story of the people and country of Vietnam to friends around the world.
Not famous landscapes or luxurious tourist destinations, it is the flavor of Vietnamese cuisine that is the reason why the female vlogger returned to the S-shaped country 4 times.
In this comeback, she visited the Dac Kim bun cha restaurant, Ba Xuan rolls, La Vong fish cake... - culinary addresses recommended by Michelin in Vietnam. "Perhaps what I like most about Vietnamese cuisine is the way Vietnamese people turn simple ingredients into complicated dishes with flavor but are still very accessible," the female vlogger shared on her personal page.
Not stopping there, Fiona especially praised street food. "I have tried street food in Korea and Japan - in a different way. But Vietnam has something very unique. The light flavor, fresh ingredients and best of all are suitable for everyone. Vietnamese cuisine is worthy of world class - from flavor to health", she shared.
With 4 visits to Vietnam, Fiona has explored many famous destinations from the North to the South. Although she has been to many cities, Hanoi is always a familiar stop that she cannot miss.
"I have been to many cities in Vietnam as well as many Asian countries such as: Japan, China, Korea. But Hanoi is always the first destination I introduce to my friends. Every time I return to Vietnam, I visit Hanoi" - she revealed.
In addition to the thousand-year-old capital, Fiona has also explored Ha Long (Quang Ninh), Hoi An (Quang Nam), and especially Sa Pa (Lao Cai) - her favorite place.
Fiona expressed: "Sa Pa is really beautiful, has many unique cultures and pleasant weather". Another memorable memory of the female vlogger in Vietnam was a boat trip on the river in Hoi An, Fiona expressed her excitement at singing happily with everyone in the water.
Wishing to spread the image of a true Vietnam
Unlike many other content creators, Fiona Wang conquers viewers not with flashy camera angles or capricious lines, but with authenticity in each frame.
"I want people to be curious about Vietnam - curious enough to learn, and if possible, come to Vietnam once" - Fiona shared about the reason why she decided to make a separate series just to tell the story of Vietnam on Instagram.
The special thing about Fiona's videos is her emphasis on Vietnamese people. "What made me return to Vietnam once again was not only the beauty or cuisine, but also the people. The Vietnamese people I met were very hospitable and ready to help even though I don't know Vietnamese," she shared.
Fiona recalled a memorable memory: "I used to sit on the sidewalk because I was so tired, and an uncle in a nearby store gave me a small chair and invited me to sit in the shade. That kindness moved me more than the beautiful scenery."
Fiona's sincerity in storytelling sometimes got her into controversy. "I once made a video and in it, I cried when I saw the poor living conditions of a part of the Vietnamese people. Maybe the way I show it has made some Vietnamese people feel sad. But in the end, I understood that Vietnamese people are very patriotic and have a deep cultural pride," she said.
However, most of the other feedback Fiona received was positive: "Everyone is very kind. Many Vietnamese people thank me for sharing their culture sincerely".
Her short videos are not just vlogs reviewing travel, but they are also the way a foreigner feels and recount Vietnam in their own way - approachable, gentle, not imposing. From travel tips, street food to moments like driving a motorbike in the rain or the non-stop whistle - everything appears as real as the breath of urban life in Vietnam.
According to research from Win Savvy, 89% of travelers today use social media to find travel inspiration, with Instagram being the most popular platform. Fiona's posts are therefore more compelling than any travel website.
With an increasing number of followers, she is becoming an "unofficial ambassador" for Vietnam tourism - a role that she does not consider, but is taking on very naturally.
Fiona shared that he will soon return to Vietnam, possibly going to Phu Quoc or Da Nang. "I don't explain about Vietnam. I only share what I see, feel and like."
It is that lack of painting or showing off that makes her story convincing. And somewhere, through each touch of the screen, Vietnamese scenes are quietly entering the world tourism map - not thanks to large billboards, but thanks to the passionate hearts that are telling stories in their own way.
